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FE17 FYW

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,873 mi
Last recorded93,873 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 FYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 93,873 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded @ top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded @ bottom seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 86,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded @ Top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded @ Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,929 miles

Coolant level low

Engine undertray insecure @ rear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front and Nearside rear tyre valves not checked, valves are behind cable tied on wheel trims

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 15 Feb 2023 68,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,123 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 46,598 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 46,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,235 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FE17 FYW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE17 FYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE17 FYW registered?

FE17 FYW is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is FE17 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 FYW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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